RIICTC304E - Muck out tunnel earthworks

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Unit code: RIICTC304E | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to muck out tunnel earthworks in civil construction, including scaling down loose equipment, removing spoil by hand and loading spoil by machine.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• muck out tunnel earthworks on at least two occasions, including at least ten cubic metres by machine to required job specifications.
During the above, the candidate must:
• locate and apply required legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
• implement the requirements, procedures and techniques to muck out tunnel earthworks, including:
• applying equipment and manual handling techniques
• selecting and using required tools and equipment
• work with others to undertake and complete the mucking out of tunnel earthworks that meets all required outcomes, including:
• organising work activities to meet task requirements
• communicating with others to receive and clarify work instructions
• using communication techniques and systems to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

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